Plans for new industrial development at key Lowestoft site

A scheme could see new the units and a local authority logistics hub built on a patch of vacant land not far from Lowestoft's main cemetery.

The 0.9-hectare site located off Barnards Way in Lowestoft, earmarked for a new industrial development. Picture: East Suffolk Council (Image: East Suffolk Council)

The 0.9-hectare (2.2 acres) site off Barnards Way, behind the North Quay Retail Park and industrial estate, has been unoccupied for several years.

Proposals for "a new high-quality commercial development comprising of one logistics hub for East Suffolk Council and six light industrial units" on the brownfield land have been submitted to the council.

A view of the proposed Logistics Hub earmarked for the industrial development off Barnards Way in Lowestoft. Picture: Ingleton Wood LLP (Image: Ingleton Wood LLP)

The plans have been lodged by agents Ingleton Wood LLP on behalf of the applicant, East Suffolk Council.

People were invited to have their say on the proposals last month.

An aerial view of the proposed industrial development for land off Barnards Way in Lowestoft. Picture: Ingleton Wood LLP (Image: Ingleton Wood LLP)

A planning, design and access statement said: "The development will provide a much needed asset to East Suffolk Council and the local economy."

An aerial view of the proposed industrial development for land off Barnards Way in Lowestoft. Picture: Ingleton Wood LLP (Image: Ingleton Wood LLP)

​It concludes: "Overall, the proposal is considered to provide benefit to the wider area."A view of the proposed commercial units for land off Barnards Way in Lowestoft. Picture: Ingleton Wood LLP (Image: Ingleton Wood LLP)